Mother of baby buried in Otahuhu backyard charged with murder
Counties Manukau Police have progressed the investigation into the the death of a newborn baby which was found in a
makeshift grave at an Otahuhu address on 2 June 2011.
Detective Inspector Dave Lynch says "As a result, the 22 year-old mother of the child, currently facing a charge of
assault, will face further charges of murder and concealing the child's remains."
"She will be appearing at the Manukau District Court tomorrow, 5 August 2011."
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